Opinions on this for a bezel...

[slapaham]

I want a plain bezel which will hide my monitor from view but show the picture through. Also, I have a LCD Topgun and need something that will hide the LED strips but still be able to allow the signal to work through...

I found this, but as I am asking for something quite particular they don't want the responsibility of recommending (or not) it -

http://www.plasticonline.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=264

I know it's plexiglass (and that isn't as good as tinted, hardened glass) but I don't want to spend much and plexi has benefits in my instance.

Any feedback would be gratefully received - I know there is a chance it won't be suitable but if enough people say it is, at least, likely to work, then I will be happy to give it a go!
 

[Franco B]

It looks like it will be a  little too dark from the picture IMO.

If you want to use acrylic you could use some 5mm clear and then get some tinting film from a car window tinting company as they will have a wide range of different tints.

I would go for the 5mm as you suggested as it will flex less than the 3mm.

Plasticonline are pretty good though, I get all my acrylic and polycarb from them.

[slapaham]

 

[markc74]

I've got that exact same 5mm dark tint for my machine (still unfinished) but from tests it looks great.  You do have to have brightness quite high on your screen though.

[slapaham]

Cheers MarkC - I followed the advice of the representative I talked to and she suggested purchasing a sample pack - its only £2 delivered and I thought at least that would give me something to test it with! Also, it says if you purchase anything after receiving the sample pack they will refund the £2 - not bad!

It'll be interesting to see if the Topgun works through it!

Thanks again people!